Used 1997 Toyota Previa Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 1997 Previa, so we've included reviews for other years of the Previa since its last redesign.
Great minivan
rcd, 01/16/2010
1995 Toyota Previa LE 3dr Minivan w/Supercharger
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
Bought it used 3 yrs old with 39,000 mls on it. Now I got 196,000. After 12 yrs. of driving, kids grown, still love it. So far the major parts I change are the auxillary shaft and the catalytic converter which I need another one. Won't trade this van to the latest sienna or Odyssey. Love it much.
My Favorite Van Ever
Dennis, 11/13/2008
1997 Toyota Previa LE All-Trac 3dr Minivan AWD
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
I have owned lots of vans, and the Previa is far and away the best van I have ever owned. Build quality is unbelievable (it's a Toyota, stupid), handling is exemplary with the mid- engine and AWD. Fuel mileage is 19 mpg around town, with up to 24 on the highway. I'm a Toyota salesman, and I sold this van new to an engineer and bought it from the family after he passed away. I constantly am amazed with the number of people who ask me if I want to sell it. Never is a hundred years.
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Tom Mullaney, 07/01/2009
1995 Toyota Previa DX All-Trac 3dr Minivan AWD w/Supercharger
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
No major problems in 177,00 miles. Mileage has been constant :18 in city 22 on highway. Very comfortable seats and flexible seating and easy removal for carrying bulky items: furniture etc.
Fun and reliable van
Hnn, 03/06/2003
1995 Toyota Previa DX 3dr Minivan w/Supercharger
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
The car is fun to drive due to its rwd. Handling is very well for a tall vehicle. Power is adequate, but supposed to be much better than the non- supercharged model. Nice big front seats compared to the Siena. This car runs and runs with little trouble even at 160km. I even skipped all the minor services. I can't think of an excuse to sell it even it's old with 160 km. I think this model has a defected muffler. Also, the infamous SAD (Auxilary Drive) problem that make the car vibrate during idling at the stop lights. Toyota has a fix kit that cost $200 instead of replacing the whole thing for $1200.
They Don't Make 'em Like This Any More
Mark Flick, 07/07/2009
1996 Toyota Previa LE All-Trac 3dr Minivan AWD
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I bought this Previa used with only 12,000 miles on it. I now have over 216,000 miles and maintenance costs have been minimal. Word of advice: do not ignore the "CHECK ENGINE" light. I did and a blocked catalytic converter caused the head gasket to fail. I live in Colorado and the AWD is a big help in winter. I've stopped buying snow tires. The supercharged engine still has plenty of power even at this mileage. I suspect the Amsoil I use in the van has contributed greatly to the longevity. The van may not have all luxury appoints of a millenium van, but it's still dependable and looks pretty good too. Toyota makes great vehicles.